Chapter 37 Provincial Government Canteen Vegetable Supplier
Zhang Guoquan asked with great interest: "Oh, Xiao Xiao has a way to buy jade vegetables?"
"It's not bought, this dish was originally grown by me." Xiao Ping told the truth: "I rented more than 20 hectares of land on the other side of Baiyun Mountain, including flat land and mountainous land. The flat land is used to grow vegetables and raise fish, and some fruit trees are planted on the mountain. The current situation is still good."
Zhang Yuxin couldn't help but ask in surprise: "How did you think of going to the countryside to farm?"
Xiao Ping smiled and said, "Farming isn't bad at all. From what I can see now, the returns are quite good too. Moreover, the environment under White Cloud Mountain is great, with mountains, water, and fresh air. People's spirits will be much better there."
Xiao Ping said that Wen Zi Ping also sighed: "Xiao Xiao is doing the food industry, which is also a big deal related to people's livelihood. Now, like him, young people who can calm down and go to rural areas are not many, this approach is worth encouraging!"
Although Xiao Ping felt somewhat pleased when he heard the provincial governor praise himself so much, on the surface he still humbly said: "Governor Wen is overpraising me."
"Xiao Xiao is still very humble." Wen Ziping smiled and said: "Your jade vegetables are indeed colorful, fragrant, and delicious. I think we should let the comrades of the provincial committee and government try some too. You can send 300 kilograms of vegetables to the provincial government cafeteria every week, which can also be seen as a encouragement from the government to young people who actively go to the countryside to start their own businesses. What do you think?"
Xiao Ping was delighted as soon as he heard it, did this matter need to be asked? Of course, I must agree. Sending vegetables to the provincial government canteen is a task that people would rush to do even if they weren't paid for it. The identity of "vegetable supplier for the provincial government canteen" is absolutely the best advertisement. So Xiao Ping didn't hesitate at all and nodded immediately: "Of course, no problem, I will definitely complete the vegetable supply task with quality guaranteed!"
"Alright, I'll call Little Liu to finalize this matter." Wen Zhiping said as he made a phone call and had Liu Yunting, the deputy secretary-general of the provincial government, come over. In front of Xiao Ping, he explained the situation.
Liu Yunting had no idea that the provincial governor had called him over just to arrange for Xiao Ping to deliver 300 catties of vegetables to the provincial government cafeteria every week. How could a provincial governor, who has so many important things to deal with every day, suddenly care about a few hundred catties of vegetables? Moreover, with Vice Governor Zhang and his family present, the two governors accompanying this young man named Xiao Ping for dinner, the information contained in this was quite thought-provoking.
Liu Yunting made up his mind, he absolutely couldn't treat Xiao Ping as an ordinary vegetable supplier. He would definitely try to curry favor with this young man when the opportunity arose. However, in front of the two provincial governors, Liu Yunting didn't dare take a step out of line. He just exchanged contact information with Xiao Ping in a professional manner, asked for the address of the farm, set a rough delivery date, and agreed on a price that would be determined by market conditions before politely taking his leave.
Zhang Jiaman was still a little kid, and had no interest in these adult matters. As soon as Liu Yunting left, she curiously asked Xiao Ping: "Uncle Xiao, what kind of fruit tree are you planting? Is it delicious?"
Xiao Ping laughed and said: "Uncle is growing blueberries, there's a big patch on the hillside!"
"Momo loves to eat blueberries the most, and Mommy likes them too!" As soon as she mentioned blueberries, the little girl's eyes lit up, and she looked at Xiao Ping with great longing: "Uncle Xiao, when the blueberries are ripe, I'll go there to play!"
Xiao Ping said indifferently: "Okay, as long as your mother agrees."
Then the little girl looked at her mother pitifully, Zhang Yu Xin was softened by her daughter's gaze and nodded: "Okay, when the blueberry is ripe, mom will take you to play."
"Yes, Mom is the best!" The happy little girl hugged Zhang Yuexin and kissed her on the cheek, then turned around and looked at Xiao Ping, also kissing him on the cheek, before smiling and declaring: "Uncle Xiao is great too!"
Zhang Jiameng had one arm around Xiao Ping and the other around Zhang Yuxin, making the three of them look like a family. Zhang Guoquan and Wen Ziping couldn't help but laugh out loud at the adorable sight. It was actually Zhang Yuxin who felt a bit awkward, quietly extricating herself from her daughter's embrace.
"Haha, Old Zhang's granddaughter is really cute! I don't know when my own son will give me a granddaughter as lovely as her." Wen Ziping smiled and stood up, saying: "I need to go back and rest for a while. Lately, my heart has been getting worse and it's becoming increasingly difficult for me to handle the workload every day. By the time of the next election, I'll have to consider retiring to the second line."
Xiao Ping also suddenly realized, and couldn't help but think to himself: "Indeed, those who offer kindness without being asked are either cheats or thieves. I said the provincial governor is so dignified, how could he possibly ask me about buying vegetables? After making a fuss for half a day, it turns out he wanted me to treat his illness!"
However, Xiao Ping had already saved a vice governor before, and it wouldn't be too much pressure to cure the governor's illness either. With this opportunity to make the governor owe him a favor, he certainly wouldn't let it slip away easily. Seeing Wen Zhiping still looking at him with some expectation, Xiao Ping thought for a moment and said: "If it's a heart problem, I do have a prescription that can alleviate the symptoms, but we'll need to make some adjustments based on Governor Wen's specific condition. If you trust me, let me take your pulse first."
Wen Zi Ping deliberately approached Xiao Ping, waiting for exactly this sentence, and immediately smiled and said: "Then I'll trouble Little Xiao."
Xiao Ping stretched out three fingers and placed them on Wen Ziping's pulse, frowning slightly without making a sound for a long time. Wen Ziping was also a high-ranking official, but this matter concerned his personal health and future, so at this moment, he couldn't help but reveal a hint of tension on his face.
"Putting on airs!" Looking at Xiao Ping's pretentious appearance, Zhang Yuxin hummed softly in her heart. But she also had to admit that not everyone could put on airs in front of the provincial governor.
After a long time, Xiao Ping finally let go of his fingers and said to the tense Wenzi Ping: "Your illness is not a big problem, but it will take some time to prepare a few medicines. I'll send them over after the Spring Festival."
"Really can cure?" Seeing Xiao Ping say it so lightly, Wen Ziping was also surprised. Even the best cardiologist in the province couldn't do anything about his illness, and at most could only control it with medication. But Xiao Ping just took his pulse and patted his chest to guarantee that he could cure the disease. If not for Zhang Guoquan's example before, Wen Ziping would have definitely thought Xiao Ping was a quack.
"No problem." Xiao Ping said with confidence: "In the next few months, you still need to take care of your body. After taking my medicine, I guarantee that your body will recover just like a normal person!"
"Thank you, Mr. Xiao!" It was clear that Xiao Ping wasn't just being polite to himself, and Wen Zhiping's mood was also very good.
Wen Ziping is only in his early fifties, which is considered prime age for a cadre of his level. Moreover, Wen Ziping has strong abilities and enjoys the trust of his superiors, so he originally had great hopes for further advancement. However, due to heart disease, Wen Ziping was forced to consider retiring ahead of schedule. Xiao Ping's appearance not only restored Wen Ziping's health but also saved his political career, which is absolutely a huge favor.
But at Wen Zhiping's level, he certainly wouldn't say something like "I'll definitely repay you well" or "if there's anything in the future, just come find me". Moreover, since his illness hasn't been cured yet, Wen Zhiping wouldn't make any promises. He simply stayed a little longer at Zhang Guoquan's place before leaving the third small building under the pretext of needing to rest.
Zhang Guoquan still had work in the afternoon, and at noon he was used to taking a break. Xiao Ping also tactfully took his leave. He slowly walked out of the compound at 19 Xiafei Road, feeling depressed that it was difficult to hail a taxi here - this road was where provincial and municipal leaders lived, and normally they all had their own cars, which taxi driver would come here to look for business?
Just as Xiao Ping was about to walk to the intersection to hail a taxi, a red Maserati sports car stopped beside him. Zhang Yuxin rolled down the window and looked at him, saying: "Where are you going? I'll give you a ride!"
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